01-24-2022 SAM
Senior Advisory Board Minutes
January 24, 2022
Present: Randy Kandt, Al Barkeim, Connie Dahl, Mike Becker, Rhonda Schwarze, Julie
Jensen, Jeannette Meyer, Dave Husfeldt
City Staff: Jenny Behrendt, John McRaith
Absent: None
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:00am by Jenny in absence of a chairperson.
II. Secretary’s Report: The minutes from last month’s meeting were reviewed. No
corrections were brought forward. Jeannette made a motion to approve the minutes
with a second from Connie. The motion passed.
III. Monthly Sales Review: There was no review for January.
IV. Old Business
A. Book & Puzzle Sale- Jenny reported that hosting a book and puzzle sale in
October will not work this year due to other reservations already on the books.
She felt the last week in August would be the best time at this point. The board
discussed cutting the sale down from three days to two since the third day was
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very slow. The group came to the conclusion that a two-day sale on August 29
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and 30 would work out well.
VI. Business
A. Senior Center Tours- Rhonda, who was on the trip to Cold Spring to visit their
famous bakery and watch a Branson type show said that she enjoyed it very
much and would participate again if they offered it. Julie reported that February
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14 will bring a trip to Bloomington for lunch and a performance of love songs
at the Ives Auditorium. The trip currently has 28 people registered. A group
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will visit the Chanhassen Dinner Theater on March 16 to see “Footloose” and
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currently has 27 registered. April 14 we will travel to the Old Log Theater for
a show featuring Jimmy Buffet music. Julie asked the board about interest in
another St. Paul Saints game this summer and got an enthusiastic response.
B. Update on Programs- The movie for January was “Respect” and dealt with the
life of Aretha Franklin. The movie was presented at 10:00am and 1:00pm. The
exercise program SAIL is operating again with the numbers slightly down due
to concerns with Covid. A sock knitting class is among the activities coming up
at the Senior Center.
C. Board Elections- A motion was put forward to elect Rhonda Schwarze
chairperson for the coming year. After she accepted the nomination the board
unanimously approved. Then a motion was made to make Dave Husfeldt the
vice-chair. After he accepted the board also unanimously approved his
appointment. John McRaith agreed to continue on as secretary.
D. Other- The board discussed the upcoming meeting on Wednesday about the
future of the Event Center. The board expects to see good numbers to come out
for this informational meeting.
VI. Adjournment: Connie made a motion to adjourn at 10:35am with a second from Al.
The motion passed. The next scheduled meeting of the Senior Advisory Board will
be Monday, February 28th at 10:00am.
John McRaith, Secretary